University of Turku

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The University of Turku (UTU) is an international research university located in Southwest Finland in the Student city of Turku. We are an active academic community of nearly 24,000 students and employees with over 100 nationalities.

Our aim and ambition are to provide students with innovative problem-solving skills and a high-standard, multidisciplinary education based on the latest research. The University of Turku is the most international university in Finland (THE Ranking 2016) offering study and research opportunities in seven faculties and seven special units and interdisciplinary centres – expertise ranking from humanities to natural sciences. Our teaching staff is determined to develop the students' skills for working life, as well as new study environments and methods. The graduates of UTU are creative experts and future visionaries who reach beyond the traditional discipline borders. Thanks to our outstanding services, compact campus and active student life, international students feel at home and safe from the very beginning of their stay.

10 Best reasons to choose UTU

UTU is the most international university in Finland

Master Degree and Doctoral Programmes based on our strengths in research

University Rankings: UTU among the Best 1 %

Expertise found in Turku has also been noticed worldwide. Success in international university rankings and the multiple recognitions and awards are great examples. Of the over 20,000 universities in the world, the University of Turku is among the top one percent. In nine subjects, including e.g. Medicine, Biological Sciences, Dentistry and Nursing, the University of Turku ranks among the 200 best in the world (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2016). 4,226 universities in 42 subject areas were evaluated, and the ranking was based on academic reputation, employer reputation and research impact.

Welcome to the Student City of Turku

The University Campus in Turku is located near the city centre. With a bike or on foot you can easily move from one place – and time – to another. In 1640 the first university students in Finland began their studies right here in Turku. Today, on the same campus, future innovations and technologies are developed and Turku is a genuine student city with over 40,000 university students. Reasonable living costs with many housing options, full-scale public and private services, vivid cultural life and a variety of outdoor recreation possibilities by the surrounding Archipelago Sea guarantee that Turku offers the best location and the best quality of life for your Master’s studies. Welcome to Turku, Finland!

The master’s degree programme in East Asian studies (MPAS) gives a unique opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of the dynamic societies of contemporary East Asia.
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Master’s Degree Programme in East Asian Studies (MPAS)

Gain in-depth knowledge of today’s East Asian societies and become a specialist in the most dynamic region of the world!

The master’s degree programme in East Asian studies (MPAS) gives a unique opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of the dynamic societies of contemporary East Asia.

The application period for the studies starting in autumn 2018 is 1 December 2017 – 31 January 2018.

Students gain expertise in East Asian contemporary history, politics and societies and learn social science research methods to become area specialists on East Asia. East Asian languages are studied as part of the degree to support students’ acquisition of knowledge and Master’s thesis research....
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The master’s degree programme in futures studies provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary and practical education in the field of futures studies. It is designed to educate foresight experts who help organizations to harness future opportunities and avoid unnecessary risks.
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Master’s Degree Programme in Futures Studies

Will you be the next expert of the future?

The master’s degree programme in futures studies provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary and practical education in the field of futures studies. It is designed to educate foresight experts who help organizations to harness future opportunities and avoid unnecessary risks.

The Programme includes plenty of rehearsal, case-studies and real-life experiences on using foresight methodology. These range from quantitative and qualitative methods to innovative and creative futures design techniques.

Here you will get a versatile toolkit for implementing foresight thinking for the benefit of a given organization. You will qualify for a wide array of expert positions in the strategic and foresight units of private companies and public institutions. The Programme also serves as an excellent basis for building a consultant business....
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The master’s degree programme in law and information society (LIS) provides essential insights, capabilities and intellectual tools for analyzing legal problems of the information society.
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Master’s Degree Programme in Law and Information Society (LIS)

Become an expert in the law of the information society and understand the legal challenges of digitalization!

The master’s degree programme in law and information society (LIS) provides essential insights, capabilities and intellectual tools for analyzing legal problems of the information society.

The Programme offers its students a unique combination of private and public law and interdisciplinary perspectives. Skills in legal analysis, critical thinking, research, and writing are what distinguishes excellent lawyers and legal scholars.

Our interactive study methods are based on the latest pedagogical research and courses are taught in small groups of selected students. The Programme creates a solid basis for doctoral training in law. It also provides you with the expertise necessary for a successful career at law firms and corporations, governments and international organizations, as well as at universities and research institutions....
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The master’s degree programme in embedded computing gives profound knowledge in the field of embedded computing, cyber-physical systems (CPS) and the internet of things (IoT). The programme builds an understanding of theoretical issues and practical competencies for challenging design tasks in the field of embedded systems.
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Master’s Degree Programme in Embedded Computing

Become an expert in embedded systems design!

The master’s degree programme in embedded computing gives profound knowledge in the field of embedded computing, cyber-physical systems (CPS) and the internet of things (IoT). The programme builds an understanding of theoretical issues and practical competencies for challenging design tasks in the field of embedded systems.

Apply now! The application period for the studies starting in autumn 2018 is 1 December 2017 – 31 January 2018.

In order to master the development process, you will obtain a firm foundation of design methods, software and hardware architectures, as well as programming of embedded systems. Together with innovation and entrepreneurship studies, the Programme enables you to work in the embedded systems industry from start-ups to large-scale enterprises....
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The master’s degree programme in global innovation management is designed to bring a scientific mindset to managerial challenges at the crossroads of international business, entrepreneurship and innovation management.
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Master’s Degree Programme in Global Innovation Management

Innovative leaders for the future world!

The master’s degree programme in global innovation management is designed to bring a scientific mindset to managerial challenges at the crossroads of international business, entrepreneurship and innovation management.

In the Master’s Degree Programme, you will acquire advanced knowledge in innovation management related theories and practices and will be able to develop and apply frameworks which help to understand how innovations are created, launched and managed in an international setting. You will also learn how entrepreneurial activities are formed and what are the key strategies that companies use in order to expand....
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